Tribe.net. Local Connections ivydionne http://kickboxing.tribe.net/thread/3f29e67f-d33a-46f0-a998-9757fb3927df#4281534d-14fe-402a-a022-ff2e5765864d 2004-02-04T08:16:28Z

Specifically, in the San Fernando Valley area... any suggestions? Or does anyone know of a good directory they could point me to?

ivydionne 2004-02-04T08:16:28Z The Big Smooth http://kickboxing.tribe.net/thread/3f29e67f-d33a-46f0-a998-9757fb3927df#4cf96c7f-c8f9-47c7-826d-f974d9a516d4 2004-02-04T18:45:38Z

Realistically, it depends on what style and level of involvement you are interested in. Are you just starting out? I found out that there is a marked difference between American Kickboxing and Muay Thai soon after I started. When I was first getting into it, I took classes at Bodies In Motion, which, as an introduction, I would give a solid recommendation to. They're also all over the place, and there's probably one near you. I believe that Benny Urquidez's place is out in Van Nuys somewhere...I've never trained with him, but he's got a pretty solid reputation, as far as I've heard. Here's a link I found to him: www.bennythejet.com I can't see the site myself (no Flash on my system here), but it should have some decent information. Best of luck, and let us know how things proceed.

The Big Smooth 2004-02-04T18:45:38Z ivydionne http://kickboxing.tribe.net/thread/3f29e67f-d33a-46f0-a998-9757fb3927df#a755c414-627e-486f-81fe-b809875aa607 2004-02-04T21:21:43Z

I haven't kickboxed in about six months, but when I was going regularly I did three classes a week at my gym. Two were advanced KB and were pretty intense, one was slower and focused on technique. I would probably be more comfortable getting back into a beginner level class and working up as I was able. I really enjoy working on the bags, I'm not so hot on the idea of actually sparring with another person. I recognize that its an essential part of the sport and my skills would improve but I'm kinda a wuss when it comes to hitting things that hit back. Thanks for the info, I'll check it out! Ivy

ivydionne 2004-02-04T21:21:43Z UglyBoxer http://kickboxing.tribe.net/thread/3f29e67f-d33a-46f0-a998-9757fb3927df#d01c642a-189e-4ee9-818f-c66efac5e3c6 2004-03-22T18:53:00Z

Try The FairTex Camp www.fairtexgear.com.i Try To make it there once a year.if you where on the east cost i would say vut's thai camp in fl'good luck.

UglyBoxer 2004-03-22T18:53:00Z